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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BOOKLET
ETHOS, AIMS AND VALUES ADMISSIONS POLICY ENTRY
Motto • providing a safe and welcoming environment underpinned
by excellent pastoral care, supporting each pupil to be happy,
• To gain admission, candidates must meet the required
standards in all aspects of the relevant admissions process.
At 11+
Non Nobis Nati (born not for ourselves) feel valued as an individual and, with appropriate guidance
and responsibilities, develop the self-confidence to become the
• When the number of candidates so qualified exceeds the
Pupils seeking entry to First Form (Yr 7) should normally be under
12 on 1st September of the year of entry. New pupils come from a
number of places available, an order of merit will be drawn
Ethos adult they wish to be, learning the importance of tolerance and
consideration towards others;
up to determine those candidates to whom offers of places
wide variety of state and independent junior schools following the
11+ Examination held on a Saturday in early January.
will be made initially.
Over seventeen hundred years ago Saint Alban, a seeker after truth,
• providing expert advice so that pupils are ready to derive the There are tests in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning and
lived and died in this place. Today, more than one thousand years since • When appropriate, a reserve list may be drawn up. Offers of
maximum benefit from their continuing education and are able to boys will undergo an interview; those who do well at this stage are
its foundation, this School which bears his name continues to foster firm places may be made subsequently to candidates on the
make informed choices about their future career, and working in asked to come back a week or so later to take part in a morning or
scholarship and intellectual enquiry at the heart of an exceptional reserve list if vacancies arise. In these circumstances, because
partnership with parents to support pupils in their journey from afternoon of lessons.
holistic education. Enriched by inspirational teaching, wide-ranging a firm response will be required urgently and because some
childhood to adulthood, preparing them for their departure into
academic, cultural and sporting opportunities and strong pastoral candidates will already have accepted places at other schools, At 11+, Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance
the adult world;
care our pupils develop a love of learning together with the values, it is not possible to provide an order of merit for the reserve in the selection process. There is no separate scholarship
skills and qualities to enable them to live successful and happy adult • continuing the evolution of the School’s provision, striving for list. examination. Boys should be registered by the end of November
lives in an ever-changing world, faithful to the altruism of our motto. excellence in all aspects of its operations, instilling the highest prior to the entrance exam. Choral Scholarships are awarded on
standards of pupils’ behaviour, manners, dress and speech, Sibling Policy entry at 11+ only, on the basis of audition. Those to whom awards
Vision together with encouragement of pride in self and School to
A candidate who has a sibling currently attending St Albans
are made must first meet the academic criteria for entry in the 11+
develop courteous, sociable and caring adults, and promoting the entrance examination.
To help each pupil flourish intellectually and personally, fulfilling School and who has met the required standards in the admissions
embodiment of the School’s values, in particular the importance of
their academic potential and developing self-knowledge and self-
confidence in order to find meaning and purpose in life.
the ethos of service to others in living a fulfilling life;
process may be offered a place irrespective of position in the order
of merit.
At 13+
• furthering the tradition and heritage arising from the School’s Pupils seeking entry to the Third Form (Yr 9) should normally
Goal historic links with the Abbey and the City of St Albans, Bursary Policy be under 14 on 1st September of the year of entry. Candidates for
emphasising the importance to self and others of contributing to whom St Albans School is their first choice, will in most cases be
To enhance the School’s reputation as one of the UK’s leading In accordance with our stated Equal Opportunities policy, St
the community, both inside and outside the School, and ensuring interviewed and sit a preliminary assessment in English, Maths
institutions for academic excellence at the heart of an exceptional Albans School admits pupils primarily on the basis of academic
that the wider community benefits from the work of the School, in and Verbal Reasoning in June of the year preceding Common
holistic and value-rich education that develops intellectual, personal ability. Thus, candidates for bursaries must first meet the School’s
particular through partnership projects with state-sector schools Entrance, following which a conditional offer of a place may be
and interpersonal potential, attractive to pupils, parents and teachers academic requirements in the relevant admissions process.
and wider outreach work; made.
from across the UK and around the world.
Having met these requirements, a candidate’s eligibility for a
• widening entry via means-tested bursaries, where possible, for Alternatively, candidates may sit the highly competitive combined
Aims children with the potential to benefit from a St Albans School
bursary will be assessed in the light of the completed Confidential
Statement of Financial Circumstances, and in the context of three
Scholarship and Entrance Examination in January of the year of
education; entry. By this stage, however, the number of places available is
We aim to deliver our ethos, realise our vision and achieve our goal factors which have to be balanced:
much reduced.
by: • exercising a careful and responsible stewardship of the School’s
1. The demonstrated ability to benefit from the education
• providing an education that inspires a love of learning and
finances and facilities, ensuring the best-possible educational
value;
provided at St Albans School Sixth Form
intellectual enquiry and enables pupils to develop independent,
2. The level of financial assistance required by any one Candidates for entry to the Sixth Form are interviewed from the
searching minds in fulfilling their academic potential;
St Albans School Values candidate. late autumn term onwards. On the basis of the interview and
• offering a broad, flexible and forward-looking curriculum which reports from the candidate’s school, an offer of a place conditional
A St Albans School pupil is expected to display: 3. The principle of offering a degree of assistance to as many
prepares pupils for success in academic and professional life and on the achievement of certain grades at GCSE may be made. There
eligible candidates as is consistent with the available funds, to
leadership roles, enabling pupils to experience a wide variety of • Empathy, integrity and humility is a scholarship examination in November.
enable as many pupils as possible to attend St Albans School
sporting, cultural and other co-curricular activities in order to • Self-discipline and accountability
who would not otherwise be able to do so.
develop skills and interests beyond the classroom and the examined • Courage, courtesy and ambition
curriculum;
A St Albans School pupil is expected to be:
• providing teaching informed by excellent subject knowledge • Organised and punctual
and high expectations, which stimulates and challenges pupils • Mindful and motivated
and fosters innovation, imagination, skill, articulacy and flair, • Independent, industrious and inquisitive
along with pupils’ ability to reflect on their own performance and • Resilient, resourceful and reflective
progress;
• attracting and retaining highly-qualified, talented and well-
motivated staff who enjoy the responsibility of inspiring pupils
in accordance with the School’s ethos, and investing in their
professional training and development;
2 3STAFF
Headmaster Geography Ms C Wright LLCM, GLCM, LRAM Cert of Advanced Studies, RAM, Development Office
Mr J W J Gillespie MA (Cantab), FRSA Miss C E Whittle MA* Double Bass Mrs K Gray BSc, Development Director
Ms L H M Andrews BSc, Deputy Head of Lower School, Mr C J Harbour BA, Development and Alumni Relations Manager
Second Master Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Physical Education Miss S L Osborne MA, Alumni Relations and Development Assistant
Ms M Jones BSc Mr J P Hickman BSc Mr M J Langston BSc,* Director of Sport, Head of Academic PE
Mr C C Johnston MA, FRGS, Deputy Head of Middle School Mr J R White BSc, Assistant Director of Sport Head of IT Services
Deputy Head Academic Ms V L Sandell BSc, Head of Girls’ Games Mr R E Hagon BA
Mr M E Davies MA History Mr K P P Bracken LLB
Miss E L Milton MA* Mr R D Daurge BSc, Housemaster of Marsh Librarians
Senior Master Mr A C Alcoe MA, Head of Government and Politics, Acting Head of History Mr M C Ilott Dr H McCabe BA, MLIS*
Mr P W Taylor BEd Mr D J Forbes-Whitehead BA, Housemaster of Hampson Mr D G Odgers, HDip Ed (SA) Mrs S Feyisetan BSc
Mrs A J Gregory BA Mr T R Smith BSc Mrs J Vance BA
Heads of Sixth Form Mr P Middleton MA Mr J F Walmsley BSc
Mr G J Walker MA, FRSA Mrs V J Saunders MEd, BA Graduate Assistants
Dr R G Hacksley BA, FRSA, Assistant Head, Higher Education and Careers Mr G J Walker MA, FRSA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Mr D C Learoyd BSc
Mrs M Webb MA Mrs C A Malacrida MA* Mr J E Ridley BSc
Head of Middle School Ms R C Birch BA, Deputy Head of Lower School
Ms R J Baxter BA Maths The Revd Dr C D Pines MB, BS, MA, Deputy Head of Sixth Form School Medical Officer
Mr L V Robinson BSc* Mr J Qasim BA Dr T Jollyman MB, ChB, MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular and Head of Third Form Mr C D Bradnam BEng
Mr G S Burger HDip Ed (SA), MEd Mr G S Burger HDip Ed (SA), MEd Science School Nurses
Mr P R Byrom MSc Dr M J Guy MSc,* Head of Physics Mrs V Blackman RGN
Head of Lower School Mr I Charlesworth MA Dr K A Agyei-Owusu MSc, Head of Chemistry Mrs S M Green RGN, RSCN
Mr D Swanson Dip RADA Mr C J Ellegard BSc, DipEng (Auckland) Dr J E Eastmond MA (Cantab), Head of Biology Mrs C Russell RGN, DN
Mrs T J Gott BSc, ARCS, Deputy Head of Sixth Form Dr F Bár Dipl.-Math
Assistant Head - Teaching and Learning Miss Z E Harris BA Ms T E A Cheney MSc Combined Cadet Force
Mrs V J Saunders MEd, BA Miss J Higgins BSc, ARCM Dr L F Gray BSc, Housemaster of Hawking, Head of PSHEE OC CCF Major K J Everitt, D of E Manager and Silver Co-ordinator
Mrs K E Penfold BSc Miss L J Hickey, BSc SSI CCF WO1 W J Wilson
Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications Mrs H J Robertson BEng, Deputy Head of Third Form Dr S A Hughes BSc
Board of Governors
Ms A J Crombie BA Miss E C Russell BA Mrs J M Jex BSc
Dr J H Saunders MA (Cantab), PGDip (GSMD), Data and Curriculum Ms M Jones BSc, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Art Manager Mrs L I Murphy BA (SA)
Mrs S J Forbes-Whitehead BA* Dr D M Young MSc Mr D S Russell MChem Chairman: Mr S P Eames
Ms E C L A Lerche-Lerchenbourg MA Dr I M Shillcock BSc, Housemaster of Renfrew Vice Chair: Miss L M Ainsworth MA (Oxon)
Modern Languages Mr G L Smithson BSc, FZS Mr P G Brown
Classics Mr J R Russ BA,* Head of French Mr G Spencer BSc Lt Col M W S Cawthorne RM (retd.)
Mrs V L Ginsburg BA* Mr K J Squibb BA, Head of German Dr R E Tanner BSc, Director of Cross-Curricular Learning Mr A L Dalwwood BSc, BA (Cantab), ASIP, CFA (UK)
Mr E J L Baker MA Mr R S Shaw BA, Head of Spanish Mr J W E Turley BSc Mr D K Foster FCA
Mr M E Davies MA Miss C Bowie BA Mr G W Tyley MA Sir R A Gardner
Mr D M Rowland MA, Deputy Head of Middle School Mrs C E Coudert BA Ms A Hurst
Dr J P Dray MA, Head of Oxbridge Applications Chaplain Mr R R Lucas BEng
Computing Ms A Marcos Garcia, Licenciada en Economica MBA The Revd Dr C D Pines MB, BS, MA Prof J P Luzio FMedSci
Ms R A D’Cruz MSc* Mrs G Renz MA, MPhil Mr S Majumdar BA
Mr C P A Gould BSc, Director of e-learning Ms J L Shen, MA Public Examinations Mr C McIntyre BA
Mrs D P L McGorrian BA, French Assistant Mr C J Ellegard BSc, DipEng (Auckland) Mr N C Moore LLB MA CNAA
Design & Technology Mrs P Gamble BA, German Assistant Mrs N M Gull Mrs C Pomfret MA (Oxon), ACA
Mr D J Phillips BA* Mrs M Tamaral-Ramirez BA, Spanish Assistant Mrs T J Gott BSc, ARCS Mr M E Punt MA, MSc
Mr O S Omoyeni BA Mr A Woodgate BA, MRICS
Mr P W Taylor BEd, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Music Learning Support
Mr M R Stout BMus,* Director of Music Mrs R E Taylor MSc*
Drama Mr T H Young MA, PG Dip, Head of Academic Music Mr A J Bateman BA, Acting Learning Support Coordinator Advisory Council
Ms L J Hanneghan-Birt BA* Mr P F G Craig BMus Mrs A Fryatte BEd, MA
Miss R O Olaleye BA Mrs A Ritou-Marioraki MA Mrs M Godfrey QTLS
Mr D Swanson Dip RADA, Designated Safeguarding Lead The Mayor of St Albans
* denotes Head of Department or Faculty The Dean of St Albans
Visiting Music Teachers
Economics Mr P A Bainbridge DipRCM ARCM, Brass The President of the Old Albanian Club
Head of Partnership and Community Links Mr C Oglethorpe
Mr G D Nichols BA*, Gold D of E Co-ordinator Mr J Bennett BA, Cert HE, Percussion Mrs J Roberts BA, MEd
Mrs L A Bonner MA Mr D Bentley GGSM, Brass Dr M Pegg MB, BS, BSc, FRCA, LLM
Mr J Fabinger BSc Ms R Edmonds GRSM ARCM, Bassoon Mr P M Rattle BA
Headmaster’s PA Mr L Sinclair BSc, MRICS
Mr A Rowley BA Mr M Greyling, BMus, UTLM, MMus (Cantab), Organ Mrs J Galloway
Mr N P Webb BSc Ms L Hayter BMus, PG Dip, Oboe Mrs J Tasker FCCA
Ms C Ireland BMus, Recorder Mr B C Walker BA PGCE CELTA
Senior Management Team Secretary His Honour Judge Wilding
English Mr S Jones GTCL, LTCL, MTC, Singing Mrs L Arnull
Mr J D Hughes BA* Miss A Le Hair BMus, DipRCM (Teachers), ISM (Fellow), Piano
Bursar and Clerk to the Governors
Ms R J Baxter BA, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr A Lucas BMus, GRSM, FRCO, LRAM, ARCM, Hon. FGCM, Organ Bursary Secretary Mr R Hepper MA, FCA
Dr M C Brereton MA, Deputy Head of Sixth Form Ms V Parker LTCL, FTCL, DipTCL, ARCM, Clarinet Mrs R Howard
Mr N J Cassidy BA, Head of Publications Ms M Parsons-Gurr, Cello, BMus, MPerf Correspondence Address of the Chairman of Governors:
Miss E C Crowe MSt Mr O Roberts, Electric Guitar c/o The Clerk to the Governors, St Albans School, Abbey Gateway,
Marketing, Admissions and Communications Office St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB
Dr R G Hacksley BA, FRSA Miss J E Simmons BMus, Saxophone Ms A J Crombie BA, Director of Marketing, Admissions
Mr A K Jolly BA, Academic Librarian Ms J Trentham GLCM, LLCM, TD, Strings and Communications
Miss S K Routledge MA Mr N Woodhouse FLCM, LTCL, LLCM, ALCM, Guitar Mrs M Davey BA, Registrar
Mr M Woodward BMus, ATCL, LTCL, FTCL Piano Mrs Rijkje Hawkes BA, Marketing and Communications Manager
4 5
Mrs T Selwyn BCompt, CA (SA), Admissions AssistantSCHOOL ORGANISATION CURRICULUM AND CO-CURRICULAR
Pastoral Further details can be found in the School Regulations.
Subjects in the First to Third Combined Cadet Force
Our pastoral structure aims to ensure the personal welfare of all Daily Timetable Forms The Army and RAF are both represented in our thriving
our pupils as well as their academic development within a caring Combined Cadet Force. In addition to regular exercises we
The School day is divided into nine: In the First and Second Forms, as well as the core subjects of
environment. undertake frequent visits to camps in the UK and abroad and
English, Mathematics and Science, pupils all study the humanities,
8.35 Registration benefit from the advice of visiting UK and NATO forces officers.
The form structure at St Albans School equates as follows to technology and the expressive arts and can select from a range
national year groupings: 8.45 Period 0 of modern and classical languages. In the Third Form, pupils
continue with the core subjects of English, Mathematics and
Environmental
Yr7 - Yr11 = First-Fifth Form 9.15 Period 1
Science and with the humanities and choose from a range of the The Environmental Group is a member of the British Trust for
Yr12/13 = Lower/Upper Sixth Form 10.10 Period 2 technical and expressive arts and languages. Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) and aims to foster awareness of
local conservation issues and help the community by participating
Each boy in the First to Fifth Form is in a form group of around 23
with a tutor who guides his pastoral and academic welfare, under
11.20 Period 3
Subjects at (I)GCSE in schemes that improve the local environment. Recent projects
12.15 Period 4 have included constructing a Woodland walk on the School site
the leadership of the Head of Section, a teacher with particular All pupils take Mathematics, English, English Literature, Biology,
to increase biodiversity and assisting with conservation work in
skill and experience in meeting the needs of these age ranges. The 2.05 Registration 2 Chemistry, Physics and a Modern Language as their core
Verulamium Park, such as clearing vegetation and planting trees.
Head of Lower School looks after the First and Second Forms and (I)GCSE subjects. Pupils choose three further option subjects
2.15 Period 5
the Head of Middle School is responsible for the Fourth and Fifth
Forms. The Head of Third Form has particular responsibility for 3.10 Period 6
from a further Modern Language (French, German, Spanish;
Mandarin Chinese will be available to take up from September
Partnership
the induction of the 50-60 new boys who arrive via Common 2020), Art, Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, We have a fruitful and mutually beneficial Partnership Scheme
Entrance from prep schools. Sanctions Economics, Geography, Greek, History, Latin, Music, Physical with local primary schools. Our students provide help and
Education and Religious Studies. Mathematics is taken early, in support to younger children in our partnership schools, and staff
Sixth Form tutor groups typically number around 14 and the The code of behaviour set out in the School Regulations is and students deliver master classes in a range of subjects.
January of the Fifth Form.
Heads of Sixth Form manage a team of about 20 tutors. The underpinned by a system of detentions, ranging from 30 minutes
welfare of pupils new to the School in the Sixth Form is overseen on a weekday lunchtime to catch up with late or poor work, to
Subjects at A Level Community Link
by a teacher, who is one of the Deputy Heads of Sixth Form. three hours on a Saturday morning for very serious or repeated
Community Link is an activity in which our students are
misdemeanours. In rare and/or extreme cases, pupils may be Pupils can choose freely from a wide range of subjects in the Sixth
The School Nurses look after pupils’ medical welfare. There is a able to provide additional help and support to those who are
excluded temporarily or permanently. The full Promoting Good Form, including Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation,
full-time Chaplain who oversees our links with the Abbey, and the disadvantaged in the community, working with the elderly,
Behaviour and Sanctions policy is available on request. Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, Economics,
School also employs a professional counsellor, to whom pupils can children with disabilities and various charity organisations.
English Literature, French, Geography, German, Greek, History,
turn for advice.
Houses Latin, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Physical
Publications
Child Protection We encourage a sense of belonging and participation within the
Education, Physics, Politics, Religious Studies and Spanish. All
students embark on an Extended Project, which develops their A small group of Sixth Form students takes an active role in the
School through the House system. Each of our pupils is allocated
The School’s current Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy is planning and research skills and enables them to work on an area Publications Department, writing for and producing the annual
to one of the four Houses on entering the School: Hampson,
available in the Policies section of our website. of personal interest. School magazine, The Albanian. Extensive use is made of the
Hawking, Marsh or Renfrew. A variety of activities brings together
Apple computer network as students learn to write, edit, design
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with responsibility
for Child Protection matters within the School is currently Mr
pupils of different ages. These range from sporting competition to
Music and Drama Festivals and charitable fundraising.
Learning Support and produce layouts to tight deadlines. Some other students work
with staff on developing the School’s e-learning provision.
D Swanson, Head of Lower School. The Deputy DSL’s are Ms M All pupils on entry to the First and Third Forms and Lower
Jones (Second Master), Mr P Taylor (Senior Master), Ms R Baxter Catering Sixth are tested for signs of dyslexia and similar conditions. The
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
(Head of Middle School) and Miss L Andrews (Deputy Head of Learning Support Co-ordinator advises parents when further
A wide range of nutritious lunches are offered by the School’s
Lower School). investigation seems appropriate and some extra support is Any of these activities can be used towards the Gold level of
caterers, who also provide a popular breakfast service first thing
available within school. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Many activities specifically
Policies in the morning. Sixth Formers have their own café in the Sixth
tailored for the Award are also available, including First Aid
Please see the Policies page in the Information section of our
Form Centre.
Homework and a wide range of expeditions. St Albans School is an Award
Homework is set and marked regularly to a published timetable. Operating Authority and our record of Award winners at Silver
website for details of the policies made available to parents.
The School Library is open and supervised until 6pm most and Gold level is impressive. The Award has four sections:
Dress Code evenings, to provide an opportunity for pupils to work in a quiet
environment, with reference books and the internet on hand for
Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Expeditions, which take
place in Wales, Scotland, France, Italy, Switzerland and Spain.
In the First to Fifth Forms, pupils wear the school uniform of research. At Gold Level a residential project also has to be completed.
school blazer, dark grey trousers, white shirt, school or House
tie and black shoes. From January in the Fifth Form, at the
Headmaster’s discretion, boys may wear a dark suit.
In the Sixth Form, boys and girls are required to dress appropriately
for a professional business environment.
6 7SCHOOL BUS ARRANGEMENTS
Sport Careers Guidance The following coach services are available for travel to and from
the School; for further details of the routes and timings, please
PE lessons take place in the Sports Centre, while games afternoons There is a very extensive support programme throughout the contact the Bursary Secretary or check on the website.
are usually based at the Woollam Playing Fields, to which pupils School to give the information, advice and opportunities for
travel by coach. There are regular after-school training sessions personal reflection so necessary for future higher education or ROUTES (am/pm)
and representative teams in rugby, hockey, cricket, football, careers choices and for preparing pupils for the world of work.
netball, lacrosse, table tennis, tennis, badminton, skiing, basketball, The careers programme is run by the Assistant Head - Higher Cuffley
athletics, and cross country. A strong fixture list features local and Education and Careers. HITCHIN
national opposition, and there are frequent sports tours around the Dunstable/ Markyate/ Redbourn
All First and Second Formers spend a day focusing on personal
country and abroad. Recently, different sports teams have visited
skills and career pathways. Third Formers have a team building
Australia, South America, France, Italy, Sri Lanka and the USA. Enfield Stevenage
day and complete a profile to identify their personal strengths and
Music interests and possible career and higher education choices. The
Fourth Form have a goal setting day at Woollams.
Hatch End/Stanmore
DUNSTABLE LUTON
Knebworth
As well as the curricular music lessons, a wide range of instruments
The Morrisby Aptitude Test is taken at the end of the Fourth Form Hertford Markyate
are taught by visiting instrumental teachers, outside of lesson Welwyn
and all Fifth Form boys are offered guidance on A Level choices Harpenden
HERTFORD
time and Music plays an important role in the co-curricular
for Sixth Form study through close liaison between the Form Hitchin M1
WELWYN GARDEN
life at the School. There are many opportunities to participate CITY
Tutors and the Heads and Deputy Heads of Sixth Form. There are Wheathampstead
in ensembles, from the School Choir, through to the Chamber
Careers Evenings for those in the Fourth Form and above and an Luton/ Harpenden Redbourn ST
Orchestra and String Quartets as well as the School Jazz Band ALBANS
extensive library of resources. HEMEL
and pupils’ own rock bands. Pupils give regular concerts, and the HEMPSTEAD M10
Mill Hill
Music Department has a policy of staging concerts given by young Students who join us in the Sixth Form are given the Morrisby
A1(M)
CUFFLEY
professional musicians. Aptitude Test if this was not done at their previous school. In the Kings Potters Bar
Watford - Route 1 Langley Radlett
M25
Lower Sixth, students are expected to do a week’s Work Experience
Drama in the Autumn half term and in June participate in a two day
Watford Route 2
WATFORD ENFIELD
Winchmore
Elstree Cockfosters
Business and Communications Conference, working with figures Southgate Hill
Outside of Drama lessons, there are frequent opportunities Rickmansworth
from the local business community. Twice a year, targeted Careers Whetstone
for pupils to get involved with performances, both on stage Wheathampstead
Evenings are organised for students and parents on areas such as Stanmore MILL HILL
and backstage. There is a major whole-school production each HATCH END
Finance and the City, Law, Medicine or Science and Engineering.
December as well as various smaller shows at other times of the Late Coaches
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
year. There is a dedicated Drama Centre, New Place, and the main Late Coaches depart from the School at 6.05pm every night.
subjects are widely followed (over 35% of our students go on to
stage in the School Hall is very well equipped with a sophisticated For further details on routes and timings, please contact the
study STEM-related degree courses) and we promote Headstart
lighting and sound system. Bursary Secretary.
courses and run after-school STEM clubs in the Second and Third
Trips Form.
Each year we have Old Albanians who are still at university
As well as sporting tours, skiing trips and Duke of Edinburgh’s
returning to talk about their courses and experiences. The close
Award expeditions, several academic departments arrange trips in
relationship with our Development Office provides a strong link
this country and abroad, to provide pupils with a wider cultural
with our Old Albanians and up-to-date advice on courses and
perspective. These regularly include, for example, Languages
careers.
trips to France, Germany and Spain, History trips to France and
Belgium, Art trips to Holland and Spain, Economics trips to Italy
and the USA, and Classics trips to Italy and Greece.
Old Albanians
The Old Albanian Club, of which all leavers become life members
Charities free of charge, offers a wide range of social and sporting activities
based at the OA Pavilion at the Woollam Playing Fields.
The Charities Committee, overseen by a member of staff, co-
ordinates a number of fund-raising events largely organised by
pupils, for chosen charities. Small, form-based events to whole-
school events raise thousands of pounds each year.
8 9HIGHER EDUCATION DESTINATIONS
OF OLD ALBANIANS 2017
Name Destination Subject Name Destination Subject
Samuel Alexander University of Exeter Art History and Visual Culture and English Scarlett Heselwood University of Hertfordshire Philosphy with French
Jack Anderson Applying 2018 Michael Higham University of Warwick Politics
Louis Andrew Applying 2018 Edward Holtom Applying 2018
Jonathan Ascott Durham University Natural Sciences Luke Hopper University of Exeter History
Dominic Ball University of Exeter Economics and Finance with Industrial Experience Thomas Hopper University of Oxford English Language and Literature
Edward Bartholomeusz University of Reading Spanish and Management Studies Daniel Hurst University of Exeter Classics
James Bates University of Birmingham History Callum Innes University of Bristol Economics and Politics
Daniel Bavetta University of St Andrews Russian Andrew Jennings University of Warwick Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics, Economics
Stephanie Broomhead University of Leeds Mathematics and Philosophy Christopher Johnson Lancaster University Mathematics
Leonie Burden University of Warwick Politics and International Studies Isabelle Jones University of Sheffield Economics
Jonathan Cattermole Durham University Philosophy and Politics Alexander Kaltsoyannis University of Essex Finance and Mathematics
Anna Charlesworth University of Leeds English Literature Samuel Kasoulis University of Leeds History
Munish Chopra University of Nottingham Mathematics and Economics Darcey Kenny University of Bath Biology
Ben Clarke University College Maastricht Liberal Arts and Science Maurice Lai University of Nottingham Economics with Chinese Studies
Marvin Cooper University of Kent Business Information Technology James Lambert University of Manchester Politics and International Relations
Sophie Cooper University of Birmingham Biological Sciences James Lear University of Leeds Music & Enterprise
Tessa Coudert University of Nottingham Classical Civilisation Catherine Loughrey Applying 2018
Matthew Craig University of Sheffield Physics and Astrophysics with Study Abroad Darcey Lucas Durham University History
Matthew Crossley University of Southampton Electronic Engineering (4 years) Thea Mackenzie University of Nottingham Biology
Ben Davies University of Bristol Economics with Management James Mackie University of St Andrews Mathematics
Michael Davies University of York Interactive Media Alexandra Madden University of Exeter History
George Davis University of Leeds Microbiology Thomas M’Caw Applying 2018
William Deans University of Leeds Philosophy, Politics and Economics William McKay University of Warwick Mechanical Engineering
David Degirmenci University of Warwick Computer Science Jay Mehta University of Nottingham Computer Science
Thomas Dilley University of Oxford Music George Meir University of Nottingham French and Philosophy
Alexander Dines University of Reading Biomedical Sciences Alexander Mellis University of Southampton Economics & Finance
Lydia Edwards Imperial College London Mechanical Engineering Daniel Metcalf University of Bristol Mechanical Engineering
Victoria Ellis University of Bristol Environmental Geoscience with Study Abroad Lara Miller-Rosenthal University of Edinburgh Philosophy
Gregor Farrell-Binns University of Manchester Medicine Zachary Mills University of Nottingham American Studies and English
James Feast University of Bristol Mathematics and Philosophy Maria Moran University of Bath Biochemistry (with placement )
Ross Ferreira University of Nottingham Product Design and University of Manchesterfacture Adelle Morgan-Adefarakan University of Warwick Classical Civilisation (with Study in Europe)
James Freeman University of Warwick Mathematics Emily Morrison Coventry University Law
Samuel Freeman University of Bath Economics (with placement) James Norris University of Warwick Computer Systems Engineering
Eleanor Friend University of Exeter English Alexandra Nudd University of Nottingham Philosophy
Joseph Galliford Loughborough University User Centred Design James Nutt University of Birmingham Classical Literature and Civilisation
Grace Gannon University of Southampton Law Joshua Oliver University of Cambridge Veterinary Medicine
Lucy Gardner University of Cambridge Medicine Tobias Palmer University of Bath Economics (with placement)
Sophie Gay University of Manchester Music Christopher Phillips Durham University Philosophy
Alexander Gilbert Applying 2018 Sabrina Pinto University of Oxford History
Thomas Goldstone Durham University Economics with Management Olivia Pringle University of Nottingham Criminology and Sociology
Samuel Goymer University of Warwick Mathematics Eleanor Quinton University of Bristol Law
Oliver Greenstein University of Stirling Politics, Philosophy and Economics Louis Rabinowitz University of Oxford English Language and Literature
Joe Griffith Applying 2018 Marco Radic University of Reading History & Politics
Amy Griggs University of Birmingham Economics Jai Raja University of Nottingham Mathematics (4 years)
Aditya Gupta University of Exeter Medical Sciences Spencer Rance University of Warwick History
James Halstead University of Bath Mechanical Engineering Mithila Ravichandran University of Manchester Medicine
James Hammond University of Exeter Politics, Philosophy and Economics Theo Reback University College London Medicine (6 years)
Oliver Harris Loughborough University Economics and Management Joshua Refson University of Manchester Modern History with Economics
Benjamin Harvey University of Bath Management Joe Riant University of Bath Business Administration (with professional placement)
Andrew Henein Queen Mary University of London Medicine Maximilian Riby-Williams Nottingham Trent University Business Management (1 Year In-Company)
Anthony Henein University of Leeds Medicine Adam Ripper Lancaster University Law
10 11RESULTS IN PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS
Name Destination Subject Summary of Statistics
Bethan Roberts University of Exeter Zoology (Cornwall University of Cambridgepus)
Charlie Robertson Nottingham Trent University Architecture Results in Public Examinations
Patrick Rondel L3 Airline Academy
Daniel Ross University of Cambridge Medicine
James Rowbotham University of Nottingham Management Form V - GCSE
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Alec Rowe Applying 2018
Alec Sankey University of Nottingham Economics
Candidature
Natasha Scott University of Loughborough Art Foundation Course 126 113 141 133 131
Alice Semark University of Oxford Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Darsh Shah Queen Mary University of London Medicine Percentage of grades A*-C /9-4 99 99 99 100 99.4
Veer Shah University of Bristol Mechanical Engineering
Jeevun Singh University of Birmingham English Language Percentage of grades A*-A/9-7 85 87 77 84 82
Ann-Marie Sous London School of Economics Law (Bachelor of Laws)
Percentage of candidates gaining grades A*-C /9-4 in
Lucas Spencer Imperial College London Mathematics 100 100 100 100 99
at least 5 subjects
Hugo Stephens University of Nottingham Mechanical Engineering
William Stewart University of Bristol Mathematics and Philosophy Percentage of candidates gaining A*-C /9-4 in
100 100 100 100 100
Yi-Hung Sui University of Oxford Engineering Mathematics
Jordan Sweeny University of Bath Civil Engineering
Percentage of candidates gaining grades A*-C/9-4 in
Angus Taylor University of Manchester Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry 100 99 100 99 100
English
James Thornham University of Exeter Physics
Callum Townsend University of Bath Business Administration (with professional placement)
Laurens Tuinema University of Sheffield Aerospace Engineering (4 years)
Upper VI - A Level
Lucy Turberville University of Southampton Medicine BMBS and BMedSc (5 year)
Luke Vaghela University of Exeter History
Candidature 137 138 143 137 154
Joshua Varghese University of Bristol Economics and Politics
Jacob Vialou-Clark University of Bristol Mechanical Engineering Average UCAS points per candidate,
Alexandra Vickerstaff University of Cardiff Physiotherapy including AS 458.8 454.5 435.1 150.7 163.1 *
Abhay Vora Heriot-Watt University Economics
Euan Wallace University of York English
Percentage pass rate 100 100 100 100 100
Amit Wangoo University of Warwick Economics
Kirstyn Warren University of Leeds Medical Sciences
Percentage of grades A*-B at A Level 91 91 94 91 88
Niles Webb Durham University History
Joseph Wilkinson University of Nottingham Politics and International Relations
Phoebe Wilkinson University of Birmingham Drama and English
Zoe Williams Applying 2018
Jonathan Wood University of Nottingham Economics * Please note the UCAS points system has now changed. An A grade at A Level is now worth 48 UCAS points (prior to 2016 it
Eleanor Wright University of Sheffield International Relations and Politics was 120).
Jessica Wrigley University of Birmingham Biomedical Science
Spencer Yasotharan Durham University History Further details about examination results can be found on the School’s website.
Thomas Yates Swansea University Aerospace Engineering
James Yurkwich University of Warwick Economics
Tannaz Zafarani University of Birmingham English and Philosophy
12 13A LEVEL 2018 GCSE 2018
A noteworthy 28% of the A Level grades achieved by St Albans School Sixth Formers this year are A* grades: this is the second highest St Albans School’s GCSE exam results once again reinforce the School’s reputation for consistently high achievement. 58% of GCSEs
total in the School’s history. Seventeen pupils achieved at least 3 A*s. 35 candidates (almost a quarter of our entry) gained at least 2 taken at the School were awarded A* or 9 - 8 grades: this is the second highest total in the School’s history, almost matching the 59%
A*s and 80 pupils (more than 50% of our entry) gained at least 1A*. Furthermore, 89% of grades awarded were A*-B grades, a widely- achieved in 2015. 82% of GCSEs taken this year were awarded A*- A or 9 - 7 grades and 95% were awarded A*-B or 9 - 6 grades.
recognised measure of A Level success. This year, A* and A grades account for two thirds of all grades.
A LEVEL (not including Extended Project) GCSE
Candidature 154 Candidature 131
Total entries 480
Total entries 1266
Percentage pass rate 100
Percentage grades A*, A & B 89 Percentage grades A* to C/9-4 99.4
Percentage grades A* & A 66
Percentage grade A*-A/9-7 82
Percentage grade A* 28
Percentage grade A*/9-8 58
Average number of passes 3.1
Percentage gaining A*-C/9-4 in at least 5 subjects 99
UCAS points per entry 46.3
UCAS points per candidate 144.3* Percentage gaining 9-4 in English 100
Percentage gaining A*-C/9-4 in Mathematics 100
A LEVEL (including Extended Project) Points per candidate 71.6
Average number of passes 3.3
Points per entry 7.4
UCAS points per entry 46.5
UCAS points per candidate 151.1
* Please note the UCAS points system has now changed. An A grade at A Level is now worth 48 UCAS points (prior to 2016 it was Twenty pupils achieved at least 10 A*/9/8 grades including: George Asprou, Scott Brice, Taylor Burdett, Ben Curtis, Finn Durkan-
120). Mills, Will Holmes, Matt Irani, Alex Jennings, Conor McCabe, Cameron Mestchian, William Murphy, Ronak Parikh, Matt Rayner,
Sebastian Reddy, Ben Solomons, and James Tudor.
Fourteen pupils achieved 3A*s or better, including: Bertie Arbuthnott, Charlotte Coop, Ben Craig, Max Fryer, Lily Gay, Harry Hemsi,
Olivia Hilton, Arjun Kolli, Louise MacGregor, Anna Mills, Rebecca Parlour, Jamie Scragg, Max Swan, and Tara Tyler. Over half the year group (53%) gained at least 6 A*/9/8 grades; 45% gained at least 7 A*/9/8s; 38% gained at least 8 A*/9/8s; and 27%
gained at least 9 A*/9/8s.
Jonathan Gillespie, Headmaster of St Albans School, commented: “This year’s outstanding A Level results, the majority of which have
been achieved in the more demanding new A Level specifications, once again reflect the strong commitment and dedication shown by Jonathan Gillespie, Headmaster of St Albans School, commented: “I am delighted with this year’s excellent GCSE results and
our Sixth Formers and our teaching staff. I congratulate all our leavers and wish them every success in the future.” congratulate our pupils on their individual successes. Their strong results will provide a firm foundation for their progress to A Level
and beyond, and I look forward to welcoming them back in September together with the many new entrants who are joining our Sixth
Further details about examination results can be found on the School’s website. Form.”
Further details about examination results can be found on the School’s website.
14 15SCHOOL FEES AND REGISTRATION
Fees are payable on the first day of each term and no refund can be Optional School Fees Protection Scheme: 1.5% of the school fee.
made in cases of illness or absence. Details of an insurance scheme
The following are variable costs and the figures given are indicative
covering this are available.
only:
A reduction of 5% is made for entrants who already have a brother
School coach service: between £8.27 and £10.57 per day depending
or sister in the School. Tuition fees are subject to annual review,
on the route.
but in exceptional circumstances more frequent consideration
may be necessary. School meals: three course meal from a selection of different
options at the Refectory - £4.20 per day, paid on a termly basis.
Details of an insurance scheme which enable parents to plan for
School meals are compulsory for First to Fourth Forms.
future school fees are available from the Bursar.
A full term’s notice, in writing, is required before a pupil leaves. Visiting the School
Otherwise a term’s fees may be charged.
Parents who are interested in registering their sons for entry to
A pupil may be required to leave if, in the opinion of the St Albans School at 11+ or 13+ are invited to attend one of the
Headmaster, his or her progress no longer justifies attendance at School’s Open Mornings, preferably with their son. These events
the School or his or her influence is damaging to the welfare of are held on various Saturdays throughout the year.
other pupils, or to the School’s standards or reputation.
After an introduction by the Headmaster, tours are arranged
Bursaries and Scholarships which allow visitors ample opportunities to meet pupils and
teachers. Numbers on these mornings are limited and so parents
A limited number of bursaries are offered to give assistance with are asked to confirm their attendance via the booking form on
fees in circumstances of proven financial hardship. The amount of the School website. Parents are also welcome to arrange a daytime
each award will be determined on a means-tested basis and will be tour of the School which is carried out in small groups. These can
reviewed annually with regard both to value and continuing need. be booked by contacting the Admissions Office.
A variable number of Academic Scholarships, the majority of There are two open evenings during the Autumn Term specifically
which will be to the value of 10% and in no case exceed 50%, are for those considering entry to the Sixth Form. Boys and girls with
awarded annually on merit. At 11+ the awards are made on the their parents are given an opportunity to discuss A Level choices
basis of the Entrance Examination, and at 13+ and 16+ on the and life in the Sixth Form with current students and staff.
basis of a separate competitive exam.
Choral Scholarships are awarded on entry at 11+ only, on the basis
Registration
of audition. Those to whom awards are made must first meet the For entry at 11 and 13, registrations are accepted at any time up to
academic criteria for entry in the 11+ entrance examination. the end of the November preceding the year of entry.
A variable number of Scholarships for Music, Sport and Art are For entry into the 12+ examinations, registration forms must be
awarded at 13+ to candidates who show particular talent in these received by the end of the Spring Term of Year 7.
areas, and who also meet the required academic standard for
For entry at 16, a girl’s or boy’s name should be registered as soon
Common Entrance.
as possible during the academic year prior to the proposed year
Music Scholarships are also available to existing pupils who show of entry.
musical proficiency and potential, through a fund set up in 1978
A registration fee is charged to cover administration expenses.
in memory of the late John Clough, sometime Director of Music.
All Music Scholarships are on the basis of audition. Entrance Examinations
For further details please contact the Registrar. For entry at 11, boys sit the School’s own entrance examination in
the January of the proposed year of entry. Interviews take place on
Fees and Extras the day of the examination.
As from 1st September 2018 the tuition fees for the School are For entry at 13, the majority of candidates for whom St Albans is
£18,600 per annum (£6,200 per term). their first choice, will enter the preliminary assessment (12+) in
the June of Year 7, however boys may also sit the 13+ Competitive
Instrumental tuition: £20 per 30-minute lesson, paid on a termly
Entrance examination in the January of Year 8. Conditional offers
basis direct to the Visiting Music Teacher (with a standard 10
will be made following both the June and January assessments.
lessons per term).
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